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Glossopdale School and Sixth Form

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Glossopdale School and Sixth Form

Newshaw Lane, Hadfield, Glossop, SK13 2DA

Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–18 · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Nov 2023

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

43.3school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
43.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
20.4%
Basics 9-5
35.0%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

43.3

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2342.346.4
2023/2442.846.4
2024/2543.346.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.330.00
2023/24+0.140.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
11.0%
EBacc APS
3.63
EBacc 9-5
8.0%
EBacc 9-4
9.0%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
28.61
A*-A Grades
16.7%
A*-B Grades
33.3%
AAB+ %
16.7%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 49 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

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St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy
1.86 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
Longdendale High School
2.02 km away · Academy converter
Requires improvement
Peak Forest
4.01 km away · Other independent special school
Copley Academy
5.59 km away · Academy converter
Good
Alder Community High School
6.21 km away · Community school
Requires improvement

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About Glossopdale School and Sixth Form

Glossopdale School and Sixth Form is a secondary school in Glossop, Derbyshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.3. The school has around 1,205 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Newshaw Lane, Glossop, SK13 2DA | More schools in Derbyshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Glossopdale School and Sixth Form, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2023 — Good
  2. Sept 2019 — Taking effective action towards the removal… (predecessor: Glossopdale School)
  3. Oct 2018 — Inadequate (predecessor: Glossopdale School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Glossopdale School and Sixth Form

What is Glossopdale School and Sixth Form's Ofsted rating?
Glossopdale School and Sixth Form received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Glossopdale School and Sixth Form's latest exam results?
Glossopdale School and Sixth Form: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.3. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Glossopdale School and Sixth Form located?
Glossopdale School and Sixth Form is a secondary school in Glossop, Derbyshire (SK13 2DA).
How many pupils attend Glossopdale School and Sixth Form?
Glossopdale School and Sixth Form has around 1,205 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
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